Future

OTTAWA—A new survey suggests Canadian companies are more upbeat about the future than they were three months ago with more firms planning to boost investment and to hire more workers.The Bank of Canada poll found that overall business sentiment in the country has almost bounced all the way back to its summertime high.The results come a little more than a week before the Bank of Canada’s next interest-rate announcement — and will likely fuel predictions governor Stephen Poloz will raise the trend-setting interest rate for a third time since last summer.The bank’s latest business outlook survey says hiring intentions have increased since the fall, particularly in the service sectors, as labour shortages have become more common.The new poll of about 100 firms found that companies remain upbeat about their sales growth expectations over the next 12 months, although their outlooks have moderated somewhat as the strong run of recent sales activity returns to a more … [Read more...] about Canadian companies more optimistic about future, Bank of Canada says

Top White House aide Rob Porter is rumored to be considering leaving the Trump administration, as Axios reported Sunday. A close friend of Porter’s told Business Insider not to expect any departure “in the immediate future.” White House staff secretary Rob Porter, whose influence in the West Wing has grown under chief of staff John Kelly, is rumored to possibly be on his way out of the administration, as Axios reported Sunday. But a close friend of Porter’s on Capitol Hill told Business Insider that he won’t be leaving “in the immediate future.” The friend, who said they spoke to Porter on Monday morning, said they could confirm that the top aide “has not made any decisions and all reporting is speculative.” “He has a fairly prominent role coordinating trade policy for the administration, and there will likely be a lot of activity on that front in the next month,” the … [Read more...] about A top White House aide is rumored to be leaving — but a close friend says he won’t be quitting in the ‘immediate future’

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said Thailand’s first bitcoin futures trading service offered by a securities company is not against rules but urged investors to apply caution due to high risks. The SEC issued the statement on Monday after receiving several enquiries about the trading. It did not name the broker but there were reports earlier that Phillip Securities (Thailand) Plc was to first to offer the service, which began late last year.The SEC said the derivatives are traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and CBOE Futures Exchange, which are under the supervision of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission.“The Thai securities company can offer the product since the markets are under the supervision of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), with which Thailand has an agreement to exchange data,” the statement said.Since the product is already supervised by qualified regulators, the major concern for … [Read more...] about SEC says bitcoin futures trading not against rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said Thailand’s first bitcoin futures trading service offered by a securities company is legitimate but urged investors to apply caution due to high risks. The SEC issued the statement on Monday after receiving several enquiries about the trading. It did not name the broker but there were reports earlier that Phillip Securities (Thailand) Plc was to first to offer the service, which began late last year.The SEC said the derivatives are traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and CBOE Futures Exchange, which are under the supervision of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission.“The Thai securities company can offer the product since the markets are under the supervision of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), with which Thailand has an agreement to exchange data,” the statement said.Since the product is already supervised by qualified regulators, the major concern for Thai … [Read more...] about SEC says bitcoin futures trading legitimate

Asia is ready to take on the world and the future will see a lot of golfers from the continent winning major championships, said Jeev Milkha Singh. The Indian golfer, the son of the legendary Milkha Singh, the amiable, self-deprecatory athlete who used to call a spade a spade, gave the prescient warning just like South African legend Gary Player, who made a bold prediction that Chinese would dominate the game very soon.Jeev is one of a kind. They don't come often these days. In this age when relationships are made for a reason and would not even last a season, he was here in Bangkok to meet and celebrate the New Year with his friends from Bishop Cotton School in India."We thought we can catch up with lot of Cottoners for old times sake. It is good to see all my school friends doing very well in Thailand. My school gave us good values and got us ready to face the world," he said.The man with 22 wins worldwide said the future of Asian golf is very bright."Asia is the only region that is … [Read more...] about Future belongs to Asians, predicts India’s Jeev